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Sri Lanka Faces Coconut and Oil Price Surge amid Shortages

Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 292.68/75 to dollar, bond yields down

CNL Reporter
November 8, 2024
Business News
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Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 292.68/75 to the US dollar Friday, dealers said, from 292.55/65 Thursday, while bond yields were considerably down.

Accurate weather forecasting soon: Meteorology Department

CNL Reporter
November 8, 2024
News
Accurate weather forecasting soon: Meteorology Department
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The Meteorology Department will be able to provide more accurate weather forecasts from 2026, following the installation of two Doppler radar systems by the end of this year.

October tea sale averages slide

Sri Lanka’s national tea sales average for October declined to Rs. 1,172.15 (US$ 4.02) per kilogram, down by Rs. 35.84 and US$ 0.02 compared with September’s Rs. 1,207.99 (US$ 4.04), according to data from the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

Schools close for elections from Wednesday, reopen on Nov. 18

CNL Reporter
November 8, 2024
Education
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The Education Ministry announced that all schools will close from November 13 in preparation for the parliamentary elections scheduled for the following day (November 14).

Over 3,000 driving licenses suspended due to various illegal activities: DMT

CNL Reporter
November 8, 2024
News
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A total of 3,249 driving licenses have been suspended since January this year due to various illegal activities committed by motorists, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasingha said.

India- Russia joint venture bid to manage China-built Mattala airport goes awry

CNL Reporter
November 8, 2024
Business News
India- Russia joint venture bid to manage China-built Mattala airport goes awry
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– Sri Lankan authorities not ready to grant licence for it over legal barriers, states top source – New government to decide on alternative model for development of the Airport only after General Election

EC summons officials to discuss preparations for Parliamentary Election

CNL Reporter
November 6, 2024
Political
Parliamentary Election
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District Returning Officers and Assistant Election Commissioners have been summoned to the Election Commission today (06) to discuss preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election.

SriLankan Airlines Melbourne to Colombo flight continues to suffer delays

SriLankan Airlines flights operating between Melbourne and Colombo continued to suffer delays, with the latest reported on Saturday.

Electronic National Identity Cards to Be Issued in December

The Department of Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of electronic national identity cards will begin in the first few weeks of December.